David S. Walker
The United States to Davis S. Walker
| For his services as assistant conductor of Indians commencing the 6th and ending on the 20th June 1838. 15 days @ $3.00 | $45.00 |
| For his actual traveling expenses whilst accompanying an Emigrating party on the dates above mentioned as per memorandum | 73.50 |
| For his transportation returning from Fort Coffee to Cherokee Agency East 750 miles 10 cts | 75.00 |
| $193.50 |
Received Fort Coffee Arkansas 20th June 1838 of Edward Deas, Lieut. U.S.A.
Signed David S. Walker
Source: RG217, General Accounting Office, Treasury Department, Second Auditor, Indian Accounts, 1817-1922, Edward Deas File
Memorandum of Traveling Expenses of D. S. Walker Asst conductor on the route of Emig with Emigrating Cherokees
| 1838 | ||
| June 9 | Passage S. boat from Ross’s Landing to Decater, Ala. | $5.00 |
| Passage on R. Road to Tuscumbia, Ala. | 2.00 | |
| Passage on Smelter from Tuscumbia to Fort Coffee, Ark | 65.00 | |
| Expenses at tavern while at Tuscumbia, Ala. with the party | 1.50 |
I certify on honor that the above memorandum is correct.
Signed David S. Walker, Assistant conductor.
Source: RG217, General Accounting Office, Treasury Department, Second Auditor, Indian Accounts, 1817-1922, Edward Deas File
Updated 10.4.2010